Kurita Water Industries and Membrane Group India have launched a new joint venture focused on advanced water treatment solutions, strengthening India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and supporting the country’s ambitious electronics growth plans
Japan’s Kurita Water Industries Ltd. has announced the establishment of Kurita Membrane India Private Limited, a joint venture with Membrane Group India Private Limited, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor manufacturing sector.
The new venture combines Kurita’s global expertise in advanced water treatment technologies with Membrane Group India’s extensive engineering, manufacturing, installation and lifecycle service capabilities to deliver specialised water management solutions for semiconductor and electronics manufacturers across India.
The partnership reflects growing international confidence in India’s emergence as a major global semiconductor manufacturing destination, supported by government incentives and increasing investments from both domestic and multinational technology companies.
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Supporting India’s Semiconductor Growth Story
India’s semiconductor ambitions have accelerated significantly over the past few years.
According to government estimates, the country’s semiconductor market is expected to grow from approximately USD 15 billion in 2020 to more than USD 110 billion by 2030, while the latest roadmap released by NITI Aayog envisions building a semiconductor value chain worth between USD 120 billion and USD 150 billion by 2035.
This rapid expansion is being fuelled by increasing demand for artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, telecommunications and advanced computing technologies.
Water management has become one of the most critical components of semiconductor fabrication. Chip manufacturing requires ultra pure water throughout the production process, making advanced water treatment infrastructure an essential part of every semiconductor facility.
Advanced Water Treatment for High Tech Manufacturing
Kurita has decades of experience supplying water treatment solutions to semiconductor manufacturers across Japan, North America, Europe and East Asia.
The newly formed Indian joint venture will provide comprehensive services including:
- Ultrapure water systems
- Wastewater recycling
- Resource recovery solutions
- Water quality analysis
- Environmental services
- Design, engineering, installation and maintenance of water treatment systems
By combining global technology with local engineering expertise, the company aims to deliver solutions tailored specifically to India’s evolving semiconductor ecosystem.
The venture also complements Kurita AquaChemie India Private Limited, which began supplying industrial water treatment chemicals in India during 2024, further strengthening Kurita’s long term presence in one of the world’s fastest growing industrial markets.
Why Water Matters in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Semiconductor fabrication plants consume millions of litres of highly purified water every day.
Ultra pure water is used during wafer cleaning, chemical processing and precision manufacturing, where even microscopic contaminants can affect chip quality and production yields.
As India attracts investments for new semiconductor fabrication plants, advanced water treatment infrastructure will play an increasingly important role in ensuring operational efficiency, sustainability and global manufacturing standards.
This growing demand also presents opportunities for companies specialising in industrial water management, environmental engineering and circular water solutions.
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Strengthening India’s Industrial Infrastructure
The establishment of Kurita Membrane India comes at a time when India is actively positioning itself as a global manufacturing hub under initiatives such as Make in India, the Semicon India Programme and the broader push towards supply chain diversification.
Several global semiconductor manufacturers and component suppliers have announced investments across Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and other emerging electronics manufacturing clusters, creating demand for specialised industrial infrastructure and supporting technologies.
Water sustainability has become a strategic priority within these projects as manufacturers seek to minimise environmental impact through recycling, wastewater recovery and efficient resource management.
A Strategic Partnership with Long Term Vision
Under the joint venture structure, Kurita Water Industries will hold a 51 percent stake, while Membrane Group India will own the remaining 49 percent.
Headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, the company will focus exclusively on serving India’s electronics industry with advanced water treatment and environmental solutions.
The partnership combines Kurita’s internationally proven technologies with Membrane Group India’s deep understanding of the domestic industrial landscape, enabling faster project execution and customised solutions for Indian manufacturers.
Outlook
As India continues building its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, demand for specialised infrastructure such as ultrapure water systems, wastewater recycling and sustainable industrial utilities is expected to rise sharply.
The launch of Kurita Membrane India highlights how international technology companies are increasingly investing beyond manufacturing itself, helping develop the critical ecosystem required to support next generation semiconductor production.
With semiconductor investments gathering momentum and sustainability becoming central to industrial development, advanced water treatment solutions are expected to play a vital role in supporting India’s long term ambitions to become a global electronics manufacturing powerhouse.
For More Information:
Kurita Water Industries: https://www.kurita-water.com/en/
- Membrane Group India: https://www.membranegroupindia.com/
- NITI Aayog Semiconductor Roadmap: https://niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-05/Future-of-India-Semiconductor-Industry.pdf
